Black-Bar Chromis
Pycnochromis retrofasciatus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 12–120 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This chromis stays close to thickly branching coral on clear lagoon and seaward reefs, ranging from around twelve metres down past a hundred. It occurs alone or in small groups, and pairs spawn on the bottom where the male guards the eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1592353.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Bar Chromis live?
- The Black-Bar Chromis (Pycnochromis retrofasciatus) is typically found at 12–120 m.
- Is the Black-Bar Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Bar Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Bar Chromis get?
- The Black-Bar Chromis grows to about 6 cm.